Abstract
The second edition of Judges on Trial articulates the rules, assumptions and practices which shape the culture of independence of the English judiciary today. Enhanced by interviews with English judges, legal scholars and professionals, it also outlines the factors that shape the modern meaning of judicial independence. The book discusses the contemporary issues of judicial governance, judicial appointments, the standards of conduct on and off the bench, the discipline and liability of judges and the relationship between judges and the media. it is accessible to an international audience of lawyers, political scientists and judges beyond the national realm.
Original language | English |
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Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Number of pages | 463 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781139005111 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781107013674 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Shimon Shetreet and Sophie Turenne 2013.